Ursa Major
What's the Company Culture Like at Ursa Major?
Frequently Asked Questions
The culture at Ursa Major is defined by our values of results, respect, and resilience. As a mission-driven organization, we thrive in a collaborative environment where we can work together to achieve results. Employees have opportunities and the support to grow in their careers as they take ownership and deliver. Employees appreciate our open work environment and monthly events where we encourage connection on a personal level. Historically, we've hosted company cookouts, family days, happy hours, holiday parties, and off-site events such as attending Rockies games to facilitate interpersonal connection and collaboration beyond the daily work. Our employees have fostered a strong sense of connection with one another and to the mission, succeeding as a collective unit.
Leadership reinforces culture through recognizing employees that exhibit our values on a monthly basis and ensuring that values are embedded in daily work and each decision made. Additional signals include Ursa's recognition as a Built In's Best Places to Work in 2023 and 2026.
What People Are Saying About Ursa Major
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Recognition, Pride & Shared Success: Company-wide recognition programs, awards, and milestone celebrations are emphasized, alongside visible rituals like social events and companywide breaks, signaling shared pride and appreciation. Great Place to Work certification and public culture materials reinforce a norm of celebrating contributions.
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Collaborative & Supportive Culture: Colleagues are often seen as caring and willing to help, with strong camaraderie around a shared mission and inclusion efforts such as employee resource groups. Narratives describe a welcoming environment where people feel respected, heard, and able to bring their authentic selves.
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Accountability & Ownership: Roles provide significant responsibility and end-to-end ownership, with ideas implemented and learning accelerated through hands-on design, test, and production. This ownership orientation aligns with values centered on results, respect, and resilience.
Ursa Major's Benefits
Established employee awards to honor work and contributions
Has employee-led culture committees
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Offers company-sponsored outings
Ursa periodically has social events to celebrate holidays, qualifications, and sometimes just for fun!
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Offers team workouts
Offers wellness programs
Provides access to an onsite gym
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
Hosts in-person all-hands meetings
Implements team-based strategic planning
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
